Frank Winkler Sr.

This Frank is the son of Henry and Caroline, born in San Francisco, California April 2, 1888.

After a trip to the San Francisco City Hall, I got more information on his marriage to Lillie J. Olsen, who was born March 11, 1893 in California.

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Frank Winkler (white) age 23, resident of San Francisco, California
and Lillie Olsen (white) age 19, resident of San Francisco, California
Entered on the 16th of March in the year A.D. 1912 by H.L. Mulcrevy,
Clerk Witnessed on the 16th of March, 1912 in this City and State by Felicie B.Trebois, resident of San Francisco living at 478 Gates Street, and William B.Castro, resident of San Francisco living at 478 Gates Street.Marriage ceremony performed by the Reverand James M. McElhinney, Pastor of the Holly Park Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, California Recorded March 18, 1912 No. M 3949

They had two children, Ethel Winkler and Frank Lawrence Winkler.

Found in the Marin Independant Journal December 1, 1977, his obituary reads:

Frank Winkler, Private services have been held for Frank Winkler, a 20 year
resident of San Rafael. Winkler died Tuesday at a local convalescent hospital
after a brief illness. He was 89. He was born in San Francisco. He worked as a
piano repairman for more than 50 years. He retired from Sherman Clay in San
Francisco in 1953. Winkler is survived by five grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. His wife, Lillian Winkler, died in 1960.

WINKLER in Novato, Nov 29, 1977. Frank Winkler, beloved husband of the late
Lillian Winkler, devoted father of the late Mrs. Ethel Muggenthaler and Frank
Winkler. Also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A
native of San Francisco, he aged 89 years. Private family services were held
Wednesday, Nov 30, 1977 at the Chapel of the Hills (12/1) 453-8440

This Frank was also believed to be a carpenter during the war years at Marin Shipyards. Lillie passed away in San Francisco April 10, 1960. Frank followed her on November 29, 1977. He is burried near his grandson's home in Felton, California. More is to come about our Frank Sr.



(April 2008) I got some photos from Ethel's son and the original marriage certificate of Frank and Lillie. I've scanned it and the original is in an archival sleeve until someone from that side of the family wants to claim it. What a treasure. The San Francisco marriage certificates were beautiful engraved documents...



We love you, Papa Frank.